Plan to create freestanding ER at former MetroSouth Medical Center gets House approval Ryan Voyles 5 years ago The House signed off on a plan to allow MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island to be repurposed as a freestanding emergency department.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.